Raghunandan Panshikar
# Raghunandan Panshikar

Raghunandan Panshikar (born 1963) is a Hindustani classical vocalist. He has received training in the Jaipur gharana Panshikar has established his own unique treatment to classical singing under tutelage of Kishori Aamonkar, which diverted from traditional Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana. A versatile artist, he sings semi classical forms like Bhajans, Thumris, Gazals and Natya Sangeet with panache. Recipient of several prestigious awards,Panshikar has made his mark in performances throughout India as well as in Europe, the United States and the Middle east.

## Early life

Panshikar was born into a family of Sanskrit scholars and classical musicians. He is the son of the eminent Marathi stage actor and producer Prabhakar Panshikar. Panshikar's aptitude for music was recognized and fostered from an early age. He began his formal study of music in Mumbai at the age of eleven. He learned music from the late Vasantrao Kulkarni for two years. Later he took training from the doyen of Jaipur gharana, Kishori Amonkar from the age of 17, over next 20–22 years. During this time, Raghunandan had the rare fortune to be guided by Kishori Tai's mother, Mogubai Kurdikar.

## Career

Albums as a Music Composer/Director and Vocalist :

| Year | Album/Song | Label |
| - | - | - |
| 31 December 1991 | The Feminine Power | Saregama |
| 12 January 1998 | Bhoopnat Niranjani | Saregama |
| 10 July 2004 | Morning Mantras | Vale Entertainment Ltd |
| 10 July 2004 | Chants from Himalayan Peaks | Vale Entertainment Ltd |
| 15 October 2004 | Janak Thaat Bilaval | Times Music |
| 6 July 2005 | Hanuman Dhun | Vale Entertainment Ltd |
| 8 July 2007 | Shree Ganesh Vandana | Vale Entertainment Ltd |
| | ManasPuja and Devi | HMV Sa Re Ga Ma |
| | Omkaranand Darshanam | Raghunandan Panshikar |
| | Omkaranand Vandanam | Raghunandan Panshikar |
| | More Sawariya ( A type of fusion music) | Sony Music |
| 18 September 2008 | Healing Mantras For Insomnia | Times Music |
| 26 February 2009 | Inner Voice Signature Shlok by pt. Jasraj | Times Music |
| 26 February 2009 | Geeta Saar | Times Music |
| 12 August 2009 | Hidden Gems (Classical) | Mystica Music Pvt Ltd |
| 11 July 2012 | The series of health mantra by Times Music | Times Music |
| 15 February 2013 | Kabir Amrit Vani | Times Music |
| 12 March 2013 | Drishti by Kishori Amonkar (1 Song) | |
| 6 December 2015 | Shri Hanuman – Golden Collection | Myuzic Entertainment |
| 12 December 2015 | Mahadev – Golden Collection | Myuzic Entertainment |
| 12 January 2016 | Shri Gayatri Chalisa | Myuzic Entertainment |
| 16 February 2016 | Tapsa Ganesh | Myuzic Entertainment |

## Awards

* Smt.Manik Varma Puraskar
* Upadhye Smriti Puraskar for contribution in Indian Classical Music
* He has been awarded by Swaryogini Dr. Prabha Atre award from Gaanvardhan & Tatyasaheb Natu foundation Pune, for his significant achievements and performing career.

## Achievements

* (Best Music Direction)For The Musical Drama 'Avgha Rang Ekachi Zala'
* Z Gaurav Puraskar
* Ma.Taa.(Maharashtra Times) Sanman
* An Award from Maharashtra State
* Ramkrishnabua Vaze Puraskar
